“Smeltz’s Personal Podcast”

Ep 77. An High Priest of Good Things to Come (Honoring the Life of President Jeffrey R Holland)

Hello everyone and welcome to today’s episode of the pod today we decided to honor the life and legacy of President Jeffrey R Holland. President of the quorum of the 12 apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Jeffery R Holland passed away at age 85 on December 27, 2025. Holland’s Legacy is a legacy that will never be forgotten. From the very first time you hear him speak, you recognize something different. There is passion there. Conviction. But also vulnerability. He never pretended that faith was easy. He never suggested discipleship came without pain. Instead, he acknowledged the struggle—and then testified anyway. That mattered. Elder Holland taught that broken hearts are not disqualifiers for God’s love. He reminded us that tears do not mean failure. That doubt, sorrow, and weariness are often part of the very path that leads us closer to Christ. And if there is one invitation his life leaves with us, it might be this: Hold on. Keep believing. And never, ever give up on Jesus Christ. Hope you guys enjoy the episode, honoring Jeffrey R Holland and if you have any quotes or conference talks of your favorites, feel free to comment them down below This is one of my favorite general conference talks by Jeffrey Holland. It’s called. “An High Priest for Good things to Come” https://youtu.be/sy6U419yPoo?si=Km6A9vWQnKRrau3N In the pod, we shared a video about a family and it was a related to Jeffrey Holland’s general conference talk Here is the Video - https://youtu.be/8nczw6xHJ0I?si=HOK5_1MQE5idiO0o

Ep 76. Stepping Into 2026: Reflecting, Resetting, and Rising

Hello everyone and welcome the first episode of the new year 2026 in today’s episode we kind of took a reflection on 2025 what we’re proud of what we wish we could’ve changed and we also set goals and expectations and intentions for the new year as we all step into a new year, I hope that whatever goals you guys have you can stay disciplined you can stay grinding and always remember that if you are passing it about something go out and do it and don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do it. And as you step into the new year, ask yourself this question. “ as you look back on 2025 and as you step into 2026 what is something that you are proud of that you never gave up on?” and also another question what is something you are bringing in with you and what are some of your New Year’s goals and resolutions? I love you all. Happy new year. Can’t wait to continue filming content for y’all.

Ep 75. “The 12 days of Podcastmas 2025” (Day 12 - Merry Christmas Y’all)

Hello everyone and welcome to the final day of the 12 days of Podcastmas 2025 I’m gonna keep the short and sweet but welcome to this special episode Christmas themed. It’s officially Christmas Day. It is super sad that this amazing special of the pod had to come to an end but you know all good things had to come to an end, but don’t worry the 12 days of Podcastmas will return in 2026 and every year from here on out I’m super happy that I got this opportunity to share this holiday special with you guys and I’m hoping that I made your holidays a little bit joyful and triumphant. I love you all and merry Christmas.

Ep 74. “The 12 days of Podcastmas 2025” (Day 11 - Twas the night Before Christmas)

Hello everyone and welcome to the 12 days of Podcastmas 2025. It’s officially Christmas Eve everybody so I thought that for today’s episode of the 12 days Podcastmas I would read you all the world famous poem known as twas the night before Christmas.

Ep 73. “The 12 Days of Podcastmas 2025” (Day 10 - Krampus a Christmas Folklore)

Hello everyone and welcome back to The 12 days of Podcastmas 2025. In today’s episode, we tell a frightening Christmas folklore about the character known as Krampus where Krampus is the known as the anti-Santa where he punishes children through lessons if you’re naughty so children take caution this Christmas and make sure that you’re not naughty rather be nice. You want to be visited by Saint Nick not Krampus I apologize in advance if this episode scares you that is not my intention rather scare you I give you warning.